Is Boonton, NJ 07005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Boonton is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 64% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Heat score60/ 100

#61 of 112 ZIP codes in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex & Hunterdon, NJ, and #189 of 531 across all the markets we track.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. How the heat score works

Months of supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list64%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market28Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$365▼ −1.5% vs. last year

The Boonton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 64% of homes in Boonton, NJ 07005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 51 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 70%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $800,154. Overall, Boonton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Morris County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Boonton ranks #114 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hibernia 07842 (0% sold over asking) or New Vernon 07976 (20% sold over asking), while Kenvil 07847 (100% sold over asking) and Mount Tabor 07878 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Boonton real estate

Is Boonton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Boonton, NJ 07005 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Boonton?

The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Boonton sell over asking?

64% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Boonton?

About 2.33% of a home’s value a year in Boonton Town, Morris County, or roughly $9,336 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Boonton?

The median sale price was $800,154 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $365 per square foot.

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